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2011 06 26 Honda CBR 150R PGM-FI Break In At Marilaque

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2011 03 17 HFRC Quick Ride - Bulaluhan Sa Alfonso, Tagaytay

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Quick Notes:
HFRC = Honda Forumers Riders Club
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Loloy D with Maricel






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2011 03 17 HFRC Ride to Honda Philippines, Inc. Manufacturing Plant, Tanauan, Batangas

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Quick Notes:
  • Served as spearhead from Alabang to Turbina due to lack of route familiarity among volunteers. I am not accustomed to serving as a spearhead; I feel I'm more useful at being a sweeper marshal, but I am very happy to have served in HFRC. I am looking forward to serving as a ride marshal once again.
  • About 54 HFRC club members participated in this ride event.
  • http://hfrconline.com/forums/calendar.php?action=event&eid=1
  • Met with noble, glorious and friendly gentlemen from the Honda Forumers Riders Club (HFRC) - http://hfrconline.com/forums/, notably Michael, Warren, 3v1l541n7 (EvilSaint), JoeyLito, Ibanez, Coolworld, Boritto77, Leandro/Priure and other cool and fun dudes. Also got acquainted with the beautiful and gorgeous ladies of HFRC, many of them as wives and pillion riders of HFRC members.
  • Reconnected with Ms. Claudine, an employee from Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI). And also met the very knowledgeable and friendly Sir Gilbert, who is apparently an individual member of the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA).
  • Had fun. Enjoyed the plant tour, food and people.
Things todo (and what to expect from this blog post/story/ride report):
  • Post GPSed track information from Tanauan to Tagaytay.
  • Expand ride report.
  • Post fuel economy analysis.
  • Publicize in MCP, HFRC (FB + HondaPh + old club forum + new club forum).
  • Get into more rides.
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Arriving at the HPI plant, around 9:45 AM.
Earrings on men are strictly disallowed,
even for guests and visitors.

Listened to tour briefing at the
HPI Welcome Lounge.

Loloy D with Ms. Claudine

HFRC group picture at the HPI Welcome Lounge

Loloy D with Ms. Joy

HPI plant grounds plan and mini-scale model


HFRC group picture in front of the
Honda Philippines, Inc. main building
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2011 02 20 Post-RFAC Mission Side Trip To Dingalan, Aurora

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2011 02 04 05 06 ATPI-Petron Endurance Economy Run, 750 Kilometers

Official post-ride statistics coming from the organizers, Adventure Team Philippines, Incorporated (ATPI).

We had a total of 324 registrants. On Feb. 4, 2011, 7 registrants did not show up and 42 participants failed the safety inspection screening. A total of 275 participants were sent off. After the event, 11 riders did not finish, 6 were disqualified for failing to pass through all the checkpoints and 32 riders failed to meet the cut-off time but still finished the route (non-bearing finishers). The total number of finishers is 226. For the record, our initial cut-off times were 12.30 PM at Urdaneta, 4 PM at Aritao and 9 PM at Baguio. Considering that the send off time was delayed by 40 minutes, we announced during the send off that all the cut-off times will be adjusted accordingly. At 1 PM on Feb 5, we were informed by the checkpoint officer that riders who assisted other riders in distress in Bataan, Subic and Candelaria were requesting for cut-off adjustments to compensate for their downtime. At 1 PM, we informed the last three checkpoints that the new cut-off times are 2 PM for Urdaneta, 5 PM for Aritao and 10 PM for Baguio. In this way, all the finishers and winners arrived before the cut-off time. Thank you and see you next year!

I registered 763 kilometers in an intended 750 kilometer endurance economy run, sponsored by Petron Sprint 4T and produced by Adventure Team Philippines, Inc. (ATPI). We took off from Petron Diego Silang cor. C-5 at Taguig at 11:40 PM and I finished at Petron Kisad Road, Baguio City at 9:40 PM the following night, whereby I clocked around 22 hours. This endurance journey consisted of several delicious twisties - Bataan-Olongapo, Dalton Pass at Nueva Ecija and Ambuklao, Benguet.

I used a 108 cc Honda BeAT automatic scooter, which managed to pull in a 39 km/li fuel efficiency from my unofficial calculations. The winners in my class garnered efficiencies ranging from 52+ km/li to 67+ km/li. I am rethinking my overall strategy for the next contest, possibly using a different motorcycle.

The 3-hour, 107 kilometer killer Aritao to Baguio via Ambuklao route was the toughest leg as it involved the sharpest mountainside twisties at the darkest time, having the foggiest condition and the coldest weather - all at the expense of being the last part of a grueling 22-hour no-sleep endurance ride. I congratulate all iron-butt finishers.

http://www.sprint4trun.com.ph/

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2011 01 30 MCPF Breakfast Sponsored by Castrol and Suzuki at Tagaytay International Convention Center

MCPF (Motorcycle Philippines Federation) Tagaytay Breakfast Post-Ride Report

I was a bit disappointed at the happenings in the Suzuki- and Castrol-sponsored MCPF Tagaytay Breakfast held last Sunday, January 30, 2011, 6:30 AM to 12 PM. It was a good thing that patient people from ABR and Team MCP were there to console with us... for the long line and waiting in the registration, for the lateness of the supposed breakfast, for the disorganized distribution of the supposed breakfast, for not getting anything else along with the lechon baka meat (no rice, no utensils, no drinks), for losing in the raffle, etc. There were some highlights though, as two lovely Castrol-sponsored models (Mika and Isabel) graced the occasion and provided a pleasant atmosphere amongst the picture-hungry maniacs, er, men.

ABR sis annato greeted us there and she donated some Castrol caps to us for the raffle c/o her Las Marias Viajeras (LMV) clubmates. Thank you, annato!

ABR (Alliance of BeAT Riders) attendees:
1. Todd
2. Todd's wife
3. Jim/ricogab
4. Jay
5. Glenn
6. Danilo
7. Loloy D

Team MCP (Marilaque Club of the Philippines) attendees:
1. Allan
2. Burn
3. Burn's friend Argel
4. Loloy D

I arrived a few minutes before 5 AM at Shell Macapagal on the morning of the breakfast. I found the Suzuki Skydrive Owner's Society assembling themselves there. ABR newbies Jay and Glenn then arrived a few minutes thereafter. A little while later, Team MCP members Allan and Burn, along with a friend, arrived a few minutes before 5:15 AM. Finally, Jim, Todd and wife arrived and loaded up on gas. After exchanging a few words about the route to take (Sucat Road, C5-Extension, Alabang-Zapote Road, Aguinaldo Highway), we said a few prayers and immediately took off. We failed to meet fellow ABR Ganz at Jollibee Alabang Zapote "kabila" - he was still asleep at that time hahaha.

I served as spearhead and I failed miserably at keeping the group together as I was adamantly trying to reach the venue by 6:30 AM. Beforehand, I told the group to expect an 80 to 90 kph pace, but we trudged along at around 50 to 85 kph. It's a good thing my co-Team MCP club-mates were there to act as pacers to help keep the convoy group intact. Allan and Burn really helped a lot in slowing me down and keeping the group together. But my eagerness to arrive early at Tagaytay International Convention Center was laid to waste because upon arriving a little later than 6:30 AM, the registration booth was still not set up. The only good thing that came out from us getting to the venue early was that we were able to secure OK-enough parking spots. MCPF people said they expected the attendees to number at least a thousand.

ABR newbie Danilo was able to join us in the venue at the registration queue. He said he was able to tag along with another group.

Next time, definitely I'll have second thoughts going to MCPF breakfasts. Thank you for the free super late 11 AM breakfast of lechon baka without rice, drinks and utensils ;-). Kulang pala na motivation sa akin ang *11 AM breakfast* (imagine niyo kung gaano kami kagutom) ng katiting na lechon baka na medium rare ang pagluto tapos walang kanin at inumin. Pwede naman tayong kumain ng lechon baka kung saan saan lang siguro na mas malapit. Mahaba din ang pila sa registration at sa lechon baka. The raffle was definitely a good highlight though as Sen. Revilla decided to raffle P50,000 of his own money (actually, taxpayer's money) via P1,000 each. There was also no forum on safety but only the usual politician's speech on factoids and typical safety awareness reminders. I hope the future MCPF breakfasts would improve in their organization. Pero I've heard they've been doing this at least for 4 years now so I'm not crossing my fingers.

Senator Bong also highlighted his favored stance on the establishment of motorcycle lanes for Philippine roads - whaaaat? - to my consternation and dismay. I am not sure he's keenly aware of the fact that most, if not all, learned motorcyclists are opposed to this outrageous idea. "Hey, you, big bad boys on those 600cc big bikes and 100cc scooters, get your asses on the motorcycle lane and mix with idiotic stop-and-go passenger jeepneys, buses and tricycles, gaddamit!"

Tapos mukhang nadumihan pa ng husto yung place (pictures below), but I guess I can attribute that to the attendees. Scores of trash littered around within 20 feet away from a semi-prominent trash bin! Tsk tsk tsk, this wouldn't happen in the leading developing countries abroad. How sad is this for the Philippines and the Filipinos? Is this what we could expect from Filipino motorcycle riders? Is this a reflection on *our* attitude towards discipline, safety and environmental awareness?

The old adage is true. Change definitely must come from within first.

Jokes and one-liners provided by both comedians Manny Paksiw and Senator Bong were funny and amusing though.

I hope MCPF would consider positive criticisms as areas for definitive improvement.

Pauwi naman, the mixed clubs group rode together and this time I rode as sweep na rin, minsan alternating as spear. Allan, Jim, Todd and wife took the Daang-Hari fork para mas madali na sa kanila makapunta sa C5. Thereafter, I lost track of Glenn and Danilo, who each must have dropped off the grid somewhere in Cavite near Zapote.

Burn and friend, Jay and I kept pace together until we reached Manila/Quirino Ave. and I bolted from them at España. No ride injuries were reported, thank God.

I'm still rooting for a more meaningful and more sensible clear-cut-goals-oriented MCPF because it's probably the largest federation of motorcycle clubs in the Philippines. Example:

Measurable goals:
1. Reduce road accident incidences involving motorcycles by 50% every year until 2025. Re-evaluate mission statements thereafter.
2. Educate 5% of the motorcycle riding population in the Philippines every year on environmental impact caused by emissions coming from motorcycle exhausts and trash coming from motorcycle parts and other consumables until 2025. Re-evaluate mission statements thereafter.

Strategies:
1.1. Deploy leaflets or implement information dissemination campaigns in LTO licensing offices on road safety for correct driving skills and wearing the appropriate safety attire for all motorcycle riders.
1.2. Open up expressways to motorcycles with at least 150cc engine displacement and only to riders with the appropriate riding gear.
2.1. Conduct monthly seminars to different provinces and cities across the Philippines.
2.2. Lobby congress to pass sensible laws for motorcycle riders.
2.3. Create certification merits or awards to manufacturers exhibiting exemplary environmental friendliness programs.
2.4. Hire Loloy D and reputable MCP forum personalities as technical consultants. Hehehe.
3. Assess safety and environmental awareness campaign impact of MCPF projects by conducting and releasing evaluation surveys among motorcycle clubs and users.

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My running crew, ABR and Team MCP mixed together

Registration table up close

LMV's Coco with Manny Paksiw

Senator Bong Revilla engaging the crowd with motorcycling jokes

Loloy D with ABM Castrol-sponsored model Mika

Loloy D with ABM Castrol-sponsored model Isabel

Loloy D with ABM Castrol-sponsored models Mika and Isabel



More trash litter, Filipino motorcyclists were here *sigh*
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2010 09 25 Pranjetto Ride

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2009 12 18 and 19 Team MCP Tambay Night and Night Ride

Finally, I met up with the rambunctious but friendly Team MCP guys December 18 (night) and 19 (early morning) where we had a blast doing an adventurous night ride to Pranjetto, via the Sierra Madre twisties. Having initially gathered at Shell, Julia Vargas cor. C-5, we stopped by Bonfire, a favorite hang out of the group along the riverbanks of Marikina, before proceeding with the exhilarating thrill of nonstop night-riding excitement.

I made lots of good and worthy connections in Team MCP and I intend to maintain my new-found relationship with these guys. Of course, one of the noteworthy acquaintances I made was with the famous jerkzzz2173, who made the distinct accomplishment of successfully finishing a grueling Manila-Matnog-Manila endurance trip within 24 hours, logging more than 1,200 kilometers. His reputation already preceding him and armed with the smallest displacement bike at 125 cc in the entire field of at least seven (7) who joined in the attempt, jerkzzz2173 finished last out of four (4) successful class trailblazers in the same day.

Information regarding this Team MCP group ride can be viewed from this MCP forum thread:
http://www.motorcyclephilippines.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198783

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Team MCPeans relaxing at Bonfire

That's one big mutha-lighter

Loloy D strikes again

Winding down at the pool table

Bonfire angel

The real Pranjetto dog
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2009 11 28 NSO Ride To Tagaytay And Lemery

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Excited hands are shaky hands

Driving while shooting gives new meaning to drive-by shooting

Bulalo break at Mahogany Public Market

Bulalo brokeback at Mahogany Public Market

The food took some time to prepare so we posed and posed

Our sturdy steeds await

Getting lost at Lemery trying to find THE POOL, si Gerry kasi e hehehe


Fantasy World break through

2009 11 27 Honda BeAT Ride with HPI Employees and ABR to Nagcarlan, Laguna and Lucban, Quezon

A common scooter group ride consisting of 30+ participants happened last November 27, 2009, led by Honda Philippines, Inc. plant employees, a few customers and members of the Alliance of BeAT Riders (ABR). The ride proper started at the Petron gas station fronting the Light Industry and Science Park II at Laguna, went through Pagsanjan and Nagcarlan, and peaked over at Lucban, Quezon.

Odometer reading insights and my fuel consumption logs over this ride can be found at this Google docs spreadsheet on the worksheet named LoloyD.

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Snaky trails, snaky animals


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